From Oklahoma-Guidelines have been established for same-gender blessing ceremonies to be performed in Oklahoma Episcopal churches, a state leader with the denomination said.
The Rt. Rev. Ed Konieczny, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma, said three parishes already have expressed interest in starting the process so they can conduct such ceremonies, although he does not believe “there are large numbers of people out there waiting for this.” He declined to name the interested parishes, as they have yet to request formal approval.
“I don't expect that this is going to be a floodgate of things. We will make it available and people will take advantage of it according to who they are,” he said.
Konieczny said the guidelines were developed with help from a committee of lay leaders and clergy, then fine-tuned after several public meetings at Episcopal parishes across the state.
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